Eastfield Lodge, Nr Warkworth, Northumberland

£250,000 Sold

Eastfield Lodge is a charming, stone-built Victorian lodge located in a beautiful Northumberland, rural landscape only two miles inland from the pretty village of Warkworth. The property has been sympathetically restored and provides a character home with the benefits of a modern kitchen and family bathroom. Whilst the property has two double bedrooms, there is also the advantage of an additional bedroom/studio above the large garage, so there is plenty of scope for utilising the space for guests or even a holiday let. The entrance lobby still has the original leaded windows and there are also the original mullion windows in the lounge, both bedrooms and kitchen which have been double glazed. The spacious lounge has an open fireplace and the kitchen has a wood burning stove, providing the perfect setting for Winter evenings and there is also the conservatory. The main living areas are perfect for entertaining friends and family as there is a great flow from the lounge, through the kitchen to the dining room and conservatory. The property has natural light streaming through and a lovely outlook across the gardens to the rural landscape beyond.

Eastfield Lodge is a beautiful 1097 sq ft stone-built Victorian lodge situated in a peaceful rural setting only two miles away from the picturesque village of Warkworth. The property is full of character and historic appeal, with a welcoming feel from the moment you walk through the front door and offers generously proportioned rooms. This very attractive, two-bedroomed property offers comfortable and versatile living space with one-bedroomed accommodation above the detached garage; perfect for visitors or for a holiday let. There is plenty of natural light from the large, mullioned windows, affording views over the countryside setting. The property has been beautifully maintained and improved, benefitting from a stunning open fireplace, Karndean flooring in the lounge, a lovely conservatory to enjoy all year round and a high quality country kitchen, with generous cupboards and Silestone worktops; there’s also a wood burning stove. There is much to admire in Eastfield Lodge, not only the quality of the property itself, but the lifestyle on offer. It’s easy to imagine curling up with a good book in front of the open fire, with wood crackling away on a cool evening or enjoying the conservatory overlooking the beautiful and spacious patio area. The generous gardens surrounding the property include lawned, gravelled and a large patio area in the rear garden. The gravelled driveway, provides generous off-street parking which leads to the detached, large garage. Whether you’re looking to downsize, have a holiday home or let or wanting a smaller family home, Eastfield Lodge has much to offer.

What’s inside Eastfield Lodge?

Please refer to the floor plan provided for individual room sizes and layout of accommodation.

From the front path leading up to the front elevation.

Front door to main accommodation:

Entrance Hall:

A beautifully well lit entrance hall with double glazed crittall windows all around with attractive fitted shutters. Fitted with carpet and provides access to the lounge and one of the bedrooms through the solid pine panelled doors that are a feature throughout this home.

Lounge:

This is a wonderfully spacious living room, with a superb cast iron feature fireplace with solid oak surround, which has been newly lined and is fully functional. The fireplace truly adds character to the room and makes for the perfect opportunity to cosy up on the sofa in the evenings whilst listening to the crackling logs. The Karndean flooring looks fabulous in this lounge and has the original floorboards underneath. There are the original stone mullion windows to one wall, which have been double-glazed and overlook the surrounding Northumbrian countryside beyond the trees. The coast can even be seen in the distance. CH radiator.

Bedroom One:

This is a very generously proportioned, and well-lit double bedroom to the front of the house with scenic views out of the large mullion windows. You enter this bedroom from the attractive entrance lobby and there is plenty of room for wardrobes and other bedroom furniture. The bedroom has fitted carpet and a CH radiator.

Bedroom Two:

Another well-proportioned and spacious bedroom, with alcoves providing great space for shelving or wardrobes. Again, there is plenty of natural light from the generous mullion windows overlooking the garden. There is fitted carpet and a CH radiator.

Kitchen:

Going through the lounge, you enter the spacious kitchen, which is a wide galley style fitted with a good selection of country style units in a pale cream finish. The kitchen has a lovely open feel due to the abundance of natural light provided by the three windows, one of them a mullion window. There is an electric range cooker with an extractor hood above and a dishwasher and space for a large Fridge/Freezer. There are long Silestone worktops in the kitchen; perfect for the chef who needs lots of prepping space. The kitchen also benefits from a wood burning stove, ceramic tiled floor and a CH radiator. The kitchen has a door which leads onto the Dining Room.

Dining Room:

This is a beautifully proportioned room and provides the perfect entertaining space for family meals or evenings with friends. As it is adjacent to both the kitchen and the conservatory, it has a wonderful flow through and there are French Doors to the conservatory. Again, it is very well-lit with large window to the side and a lovely aspect overlooking the conservatory and out towards the patio garden. There is a wood effect, high quality vinyl floor with CH radiator.

Conservatory:

The UPVC conservatory is well-proportioned and provides you with enough space for furniture to sit, relax and enjoy the south-facing patio garden and sunny evenings. It’s a great space to enjoy unwinding with a glass of wine at the end of the day, or to simply relax and drift off listening to birdsong. There is a tiled floor and CH radiator.

Family Bathroom:

This is a wonderful, dual aspect contemporary bathroom; light and airy it offers a very spacious shower and twin-basin vanity unit and WC. The windows have plantation shutters and there is a high quality vinyl floor with CH radiator.

Large Garage with Bedroom & WC Accommodation Above:

The large garage has the benefit of additional accommodation above which can either be used as a bedroom for guests or as an office/studio. There is an en-suite WC and sink. Plenty of natural light pours into the upstairs room via the Velux windows and the additional window in the gable end above the garage door. There is also a separate telephone line to this building. In the garage itself, there is a window and the door to the garage is electric. There is also plumbing for a washing machine and space for a dryer.

What’s outside Eastfield Lodge?

Eastfield Lodge has a generous plot, which is all designed to be a low-maintenance garden benefitting from well designed lawned, gravelled and patio areas that make for the perfect setting for barbeques and alfresco dining in the warmer months of the year. It’s the most wonderful garden to fill with potted plants, flowers and herbs – a real treasure for you garden lovers. Due to the rear garden being South-facing, you can enjoy the beautiful sunlight from dusk til dawn. There is also a stone built renovated pig sty, now used as a storage shed for garden tools and equipment. There is a gravelled driveway leading to the large garage. The plentiful mature trees on the periphery of the property provide an attractive sense of privacy.

What Propologyloveabout Eastfield Lodge and the area:

The location is fantastically rural yet within easy reach of amenities, being situated between the picturesque historic village of Warkworth and the seaside-chic village of Alnmouth. Further amenities are available in the market town of Alnwick is just five miles to the north, including shopping facilities, theatre/cinema, leisure centre and schooling for all ages.

Who would Eastfield Lodge suit? It’s an idyllic retreat purpose-built for switching down a gear and making the most of all that coastal country living has to offer. If it’s a weekend retreat you are after or a more permanent move from perhaps an urban environment, then we think you will not be disappointed by what this lovely home has to offer.